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April 16, 2021
PMA and United Fresh to Hold Member Vote over merger
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) will each host a member vote seeking consent in support of the resolution to combine and form a new association serving the global produce and floral industry.
April 12, 2021
SNAC Members Vote to Extend All Officer Terms by One Year
Board Chairman Rob Sarlls and Associate Executive Council (AEC) President David Read Reelected Along with Fellow Officers and AEC Members.
February 15, 2021
Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association elect new president
Bill Guenthner of Guenthner Farms was elected WPVGA Board President for 2021. The WPVGA Associate Division Board of Directors elected Chris Brooks of Central Door Solutions to be its President for 2021. The WSPIA Board of Directors elected J.D. Schroeder of Schroeder Bros. Farms, President for 2021.
December 15, 2017
Investigadores estadounidenses rastrean los orígenes de la papa y aprenden sobre su potencial sin explotar
Un equipo de científicos de la Universidad de Michigan ha identificado a los antepasados de la papa. Con esta información esperan comprender cómo se domesticó y cómo evolucionó su ADN a lo largo del tiempo.From the archive
November 15, 2016
Rastrean la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes precolombinos
Un grupo de investigadores han descubierto a través de restos de almidones las pruebas botánicas que muestran cómo fue la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes en la época precolombina, según un estudio publicado en el número de esta semana de la revista PNAS.From the archive
March 21, 2016
United States Potato Board has a new name: Potatoes USA
During the 44th Annual Meeting of the National Potato Promotion Board, Board Members voted to change its dba (doing business as—business name) from the United States Potato Board, U.S. Potato Board, or USPB, to Potatoes USAFrom the archive
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August 27, 2013
Cronología del desarrollo de la papa transgénica
Línea de tiempo que incluye algunos de los eventos más importantes ocurridos en América y Europa durante el desarrollo de la papa genéticamente modificada.From the archive
April 27, 2012
Florida potato grower accused of labor trafficking
A Florida potato grower and its labor contractor have been accused of labor trafficking and taking advantage of drug-addicted workersFrom the archive
December 12, 2011
Researcher warns potato growers against overusing pesticides
An independent researcher in a presentation at a meeting in Oregon, Nov. 30 challenged potato growers to stop relying on neonicotinoid and pyrethroid insecticides.From the archive
September 08, 2011
ConAgra Foods Recognized in Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG), one of North America's leading packaged food companies, today announced that it will be added for the first time to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America. One of the world's most recognizable sustain...From the archive
June 16, 2011
ConAgra Foods Acquires Brand Trademarks for Marie Callender's
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America's leading food makers, today announced the purchase, effective June 9, 2011, of the Marie Callender's® brand trademarks from Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc.From the archive
April 18, 2011
J & J Snack Foods Corp announces planned Acquisition of Frozen Handheld Business from Conagra Foods
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September 21, 2010
Conagra Foods announces 15% dividend increase
Reflecting the company's strong cash flows and commitment to a top-tier dividend payout, the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) approved a dividend increaseFrom the archive
June 14, 2010
Conagra Foods acquires American Pie, LLC
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of American Pie, LLC, based in Woodbury, N.Y. American Pie manufactures frozen fruit pies, thaw and serve pies, fruit cobblers and pie crusts under the licensed Ma...From the archive
May 18, 2010
Walmart FY 11 First Quarter Earnings better than expected
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today reported record first quarter sales and earnings for the period ended April 30, 2010.Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 were $99.1 billion, an increase of 6.0 percent from $93.5 billion in the fi...From the archive
April 12, 2010
Conagra Foods Acquires Elan Nutrition
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has acquired Elan Nutrition, a privately-held formulator and manufacturer of snack and nutrition bars based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Financial terms of the transaction, which closed today, were not...From the archive
January 21, 2010
New PotatoPro Newsletter published
We have published a new PotatoPro Newsletter: "More Potato Industry Conferences and Trade Shows;PotatoPro Features." Please note that if you are subscribed to the Daily E-mail, you do not automatically receive the PotatoPro Newsletter in y...From the archive
August 04, 2009
PepsiCo to buy bottlers for $7.8 billion;shares up
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.N) agreed to buy its bottlers Pepsi Bottling Group Inc (PBG.N) and PepsiAmericas Inc (PAS.N) in a sweetened $7.8 billion deal, after a decade of operating as separate companies, as it seeks to cut costs and boost profits in North America.From the archive